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Member Supported Jazz 90.1 - Click and Pledge
     heard on Sat 18 Apr 26
Does your company match charitable contributions? Your donations could be doubled! Check to see if your company matches donations HERE Donations to Jazz90.1 WGMC-FM are tax-deductible. Check with your financial professional for more information.

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Spectrum/Road Runner password recovery
     heard on Sat 18 Apr 26
Recover your Spectrum account name or password

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Settlement Website for the Taylor v. Google LLC
     heard on Sat 18 Apr 26
If You Used an Android Mobile Device to Access the Internet Through a Cellular Network at Any Time from November 12, 2017 to the Present, and Are Not a Class Member in the Case Csupo v. Google LLC, You Could Get Money from a $135 Million Settlement.

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How to place or lift a security freeze on your credit report
     heard on Sat 18 Apr 26
A credit freeze restricts access to your credit report. If you suspect someone stole your personal information or identity, placing a credit freeze can help protect you from fraud.

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Windows 10 Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU)
     heard on Sat 11 Apr 26
The Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10 provides customers with a more secure option to continue using their Windows 10 PCs after October 14, 2025, while they transition to Windows 11. The ESU program helps reduce the risk of malware and cybersecurity attacks by providing access to critical and important security updates as defined by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)?for devices running Windows 10, version 22H2. ESU enrollment does not provide other types of fixes, feature improvements, or product enhancements. It also does not come with technical support.

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Set up a Raspberry Pi as a Time Machine backup server
     heard on Sat 11 Apr 26
If you use a Mac, you’ve likely seen the little Time Machine icon in your menu bar and ignored it until disaster struck. For years, I relied on external drives or my primary server for backups, but I wanted something more flexible, inexpensive, and energy-efficient. That’s when I turned to a Raspberry Pi. With a bit of setup and the right software, I created a network Time Machine backup solution that just works quietly in the background.

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Linux support for Apple devices with the T2 security chip
     heard on Sat 11 Apr 26
Using Linux on a T2 Mac comes with compromises as well as advantages compared to macOS. You will need to decide for yourself if it is worth it. Your first consideration should be the risk you are taking. Don't worry, nobody has broken their machine so far by installing Linux and by following the guides closely you should be able to get everything working even without a lot of knowledge as well. Still in case something goes wrong we are not responsible for it, we will try our best to help out however.

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What is the difference between iMessage, RCS, and SMS/MMS?
     heard on Sat 11 Apr 26
You can use the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or Apple Vision Pro to send messages. Those messages are sent as iMessage, RCS, or SMS/MMS. Learn more about the difference between the message types.

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EcoPark - Monroe County eWaste Recycling
     heard on Sat 11 Apr 26
Many items accepted at the ecopark are also accepted at businesses throughout Monroe County during their normal business hours. Click on an item in one of the boxes below, or use the "How Do I Recycle…?" Search tool at the top of this website for more info on disposal and to find convenient alternative drop-off locations.

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Fix common audio and video issues in Firefox
     heard on Sat 11 Apr 26
Sometimes, the video or audio content in a web page cannot be properly downloaded or played in Firefox. This article will help you solve these problems.

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